H. R.

OCAMPO
Ayala Museum
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Hernando Ruiz Ocampo (1911-1978)
It has been said that he made the most original Filipino paintings because he was self
taught and he never went overboard.
He quoted that the strongest influence on my paintings are the things that I see around
me everyday.
Set in the direction of abstract.
A short story writer, editor, and screenwriter.
Hernando Ruiz Ocampo (1911-1978)
EXAMPLE WORKS AS A WRITER:
SCENES AND SPACES during the post-war period about the imperialism of the United
States.

RICE AND BULLETS (1937) story about the protagonist Tura, joining his fellow peasants
in a protest against rice hoarders but eventually shot and killed during the clash with the
police.
H. R. OCAMPOs WORKS
He was the painter of Imelda Marcos monument in the Cultural Center of the
Philippines.
H. R. OCAMPOs WORKS
PLANTSADORA
-presents the hardwork of a Filipina
ironing mens top clothing and how hard it
was considering the material of the
clothing and the type of iron she was
using.
H. R. OCAMPOs WORKS
TATLONG LARAWAN
-presents Jesus Christ dying on
the cross in between the two
sinners, and also the piece where
Fernando Amorsolo told Ocampo
that he is already a Painter.
TECHNIQUE
He had a basic grasp of the principles of modernist color theories, and intuitively derived
techniques based on a unique personal sensibility. He used color not as a static
compositional element; by skilfully exploiting completion and juxtaposition, he directed the
viewers eye movement. He meticulously wielded the fine end of a palette knife anda small
blunt brush to create tone and texture. He also favoured dynamic shapes and forms that
motivated his color values. He produced paintings that pulsate.